Tag: Argos
Traditional jewellery sales double at Argos after Brits binge watch The Crown
National retailer Argos has reported a surge in traditional, antique style jewellery following The Crown Season 2 being broadcasted on Netflix.
In particular, sales of...
2016 PROFESSIONAL JEWELLER HOT 100 BUSINESS BIG SHOTS
Business Big Shots are defined as the individuals and teams that are “shaping the UK jewellery industry”.
They command the respect of the entire business...
HOT 100 BUSINESS BIG SHOTS: Sarah Filippardos, Head of Trading – Jewellery & Watches,...
Jewellery and watches are an incredibly important part of high street stalwart Argos’ wider business plan given that it now boasts specialist ‘shop in...
Sainsbury’s offers £1.3bn for Argos
Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has offered £1.3bn to win control of Argos owner Home Retail Group.
The Boards of J Sainsbury and Home Retail Group have...
BCU first year’s jewellery collection selected for Argos
First year School of Jewellery student Danielle Laurent has had her jewellery collection Wishes chosen to go on sale exclusively at Argos.
Laurent beat off...
HOT 100 2015 BUSINESS BIG SHOTS: Stephanie Wilkes and Clair Albone
“As Argos moves towards being a digitally led business, my job is to ensure our website is both inspirational and browse-able for jewellery,” explains...
Study claims House of Fraser is most prepared for Christmas
House of Fraser is the UK’s most prepared department store online, ahead of the Christmas shopping period, according to a study by commerce agency...
Public vote to decide Collections of the Year 2015 winners
The Collections of the Year 2015 winners will be decided by a public vote that will go live on the Professional Jeweller website Monday...
Home Retail Group raises £1m for Macmillan
Owner of Argos, Homebase and Habitat, Home Retail Group, has reached the first £1 million milestone for Macmillan Cancer Support, since the launch of...
Top jewellery buyers to select Collections of the Year shortlist
For the first time since the Professional Jeweller Collections of the Year initiative began, a panel of expert buyers from the UK jewellery industry...